A home steam room is the height of luxury and doesn’t have to cost the world either. Relax in the steamy surrounds of a steam shower or steam sauna, happy in the knowledge that the heat treatment is working wonders healing and revitalising your body without ever having to leave the convenience of your own home.
There are countless reasons why homeowners in the UK might wish to install their very own home steam room, far too many to fit into this single article. But, we’ll give it a go anyway. We have carefully narrowed down the health, lifestyle, and wellbeing advantages of a steam room to create this guide to the 9 things that everyone should know before they proceed with home steam room installation.
9 things you need to know about home steam rooms
1) You can try one out in your local gym or spa
The benefits of steam rooms for the human body are well known and extensive and no luxury spa or gym worth their salt would be without one.
There is a good chance that it was in one of these fine establishments that you first has the pleasure of experiencing a steam room and are now considering installing one in your own home, but if not go and try it out first. You’re sure to love it.
2) Steam rooms are cheaper than you might think
Home steam rooms are luxury additions to any property but they don’t need to cost the world. In order to save themselves money, some people decide to build their own steam rooms or showers but this can end up going disastrously wrong. Instead look for a local installer in your area who is renowned for their quality and affordable products. Steam showers start from just £1,500, but steam rooms can cost well over £5,000 if you opt for a high end product.
3) Steam rooms are cheaper to run than saunas
Generally, steam rooms tend to be cheaper to run on a regular basis than saunas, due in the main to the fact that they are heated to a lower temperature. As the atmosphere inside a steam room is hot and humid, it feels far warmer than it actually is, whilst saunas, with their low humidity dry heat, are required to operate at a much higher temperature.
4) You can use a steam room for longer than a sauna
As steam rooms work at a lower temperature to saunas, you can safely use them for longer periods of time without having to worry about overheating or dehydration. Still, you should always make sure that you drink plenty of water after leaving a steam room to replenish any lost fluids and check with your doctor if you are concerned about your health.
5) Steam helps with colds
Ever wondered why a hot shower feels so good when you’ve got a cold? Steam can help to reduce congestion, loosen mucus, soothe sore throats and generally make feeling unwell a lot more bearable.
6) Steam rooms reduce the risk of being ill
Steam rooms not only help when you are ill, but reduce the risk of you becoming so again in the future. Steam rooms boost production of white blood cells as your body thinks the sudden rise in body temperature is the result of a fever. With no virus to fight, these cells remain in the body, fighting off bacteria and reducing the risk of future illness.
7) You can add special features
There are a raft of different customisation options available when you choose a home steam room, you don’t need to build your own to stamp your personality on it. From Bluetooth speakers and LED lighting to custom tile designs and aromatherapy there is something for everyone when it come to home sauna installation.
8) Installation is surprisingly quick
Installing a home steam room may sound disruptive but an expert, experienced installation firm will have your new addition up and running in no time at all. Most home steam rooms can be fully installed within a day, although naturally this will vary depending on if you are having an entire new room built to fit the steam room or simply replacing a shower with a steam shower.
9) Warranties are vital
As long as you buy from a respected manufacturer and use a respected installer the chances of a steam room malfunction are slim. Even so, you should make sure that you choose a unit with a long manufacturer’s warranty so that any leaks that need fixing, or parts that need to be replaced are done at no additional cost to you as the homeowner. New steam rooms can be cost-effective but a major repair bill can soon change this.